Mental Health & Your Pet
Oxytocin is a hormone associated with positive emotional states. It spikes when pet owners look into their dog’ eyes and dogs get the same surge when they see their owners.
Mental health professionals and doctors have begun to recommend animals to patients, for loneliness and depression.
- HABRI
Human-Animal Interactions (HAIs) have many well-documented effects on humans including improvements to mood, stress-related parameters like cortisol, heart rate, and blood pressure, as well as self-reported levels of fear and anxiety.
“With a background in psychology & sociology, & my love for dogs, it was imperative to consult Troy Tappin whose expertise in the world of dogs is unmatched. Even before we introduced our pup to Troy, her crying ceased the second she heard Troy’s soothing voice on the drive home from the breeder. In today’s crazy world, it’s all the more imperative to ensure the 1st step in your relationship with your furry companion is a positive one which will set the path of what can be the most therapeutic & enjoyable years of your life!”
Tara Amiri
